Queen - Hammer To Fall (Live Aid 1985)

Queen performing at Live Aid in front of 72,000 people in Wembley Stadium, London on the 13th July, 1985. The event was organised by Sir Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for the Ethiopian famine disaster. Broadcast across the world via one of the largest satellite link-ups of all time, the concerts were seen by around 40% of the global population.
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[@JimsChacko]

Freddie's Ay-oh is bigger than many singers whole career.

[@mike91mdk45]

Correct

[@jenniferarechiga2416]

He sing amazing and saying ay yo is wow .

[@anttilehto4985]

Queen sold millions of albums, that's great! Music today in the 21st century is trivial with autotune raped dozen pop music. The best rock music has made in the past years in the 1950's, 60's, 70's and 80's.

[@blissridden]

@@anttilehto4985 90s had a cool music period I think too. I mean didn’t the grunge thing change how rock sounds in modern day?

[@pairedgalaxy2163]

True

[@I_stoenchev9]

Actually this live aid song is better than original official version

[@brandonsabih4995]

I agree

[@jpcralkson1013]

Es impresionante que una canción salga mejor en un concierto que en el estudio. Es porque son el mejor grupo de la historia.

[@JohnWiIkesBooth]

Totally agree! Sounds SOOO much better played faster!

[@nastysh4918]

I agree!

[@sonus289]

definatly has a better driven feel

[@highlander72b69]

I was 13yrs old.....and we snuck in to Wembley without tickets......and I saw this performance LIVE!!!

[@pilarpinosierra910]

you lived my dream dude,how it feelt?

[@highlander72b69]

@@pilarpinosierra910 I still get goosebumps watching it….

[@pilarpinosierra910]

@@highlander72b69 I wish i was u

[@goldbrickstudios6903]

@@highlander72b69 That is so awesome, how did you sneak in?

[@highlander72b69]

@@goldbrickstudios6903 this was 1985 brother and a lot of open doors security wasn’t a big deal back in the 80s lol

[@martinlisitsata]

"A concert is not a live rendition of our album. It’s a theatrical event." - Freddie Mercury

[@918Venice]

Perfect…

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

Amen to that and rest in peace THE master showman.

[@WULDORI]

facts

[@lulujoy503]

This is an 80s concert, A cameraman with a 20 kilo camera Betacam. The cameraman assistant the assistant of the assistant, cables everywhere people everywhere, a man with a moustache and shorts in one side watching, the piano full of drinks, the microphone with 30 metres cable. John in his own world making his own choreography Freddie full of life and the public full of energy living the moment. Lucky me I was born in the 70s. Unforgettable

[@jsdelzar]

Gran comentario, no se puede decir más con menos palabras. Enhorabuena Lulú. A muerte Contigo

[@lulujoy503]

@@jsdelzar Gracias:)

[@Nicholas___....]

Hello Lulu

[@lulujoy503]

@Passed the Is me:)

[@ayshaalex3404]

@Passed the i think her pic looks fine and if people want to follow islam or not is their choice plus why would you bring religion here people are here to listen to music.

[@tobiasjacobsen_dk]

This is why Wembley stadium don’t have a roof.......... Freddie blew it off 13. July 1985

[@donnanaples5214]

He was the ultimate , or maybe that's why they had to build a new one, after he blew the roof off. 😎Love it!

[@cliffbooth1620]

He actually opened a hole in the sky

[@donnanaples5214]

He was just awesome wasn't he?

[@Rafenbeger24]

wembley is better bro

[@donnanaples5214]

This is Wembly!!! But it doesn't matter they were the best wherever they played. Come on it's Queen!

[@chefbrad73]

I'll never forget where I was and who was there watching this....they brought down the house....by far the best performance

[@donnysarian]

Me too! I

[@darrenwilson8042]

I watched it live in my mates house - this performance defines game changer - an event that was dying on its arse was pulled back into life by Queen.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

He had the crowd in the palm of his hand. What a performer.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

Absolutely

[@orbit6931]

The greatest 22 mins of any concert you will ever see. No back screen, no fire works, no costume change, no miming . Just pure talent loving every minute .

[@jasonlacroix6083]

I've seen every band there is play live. Rush is my all time favorite. Their musicianship live is unparralled. But, as far as owning an audience and just being larger than life, Queen cannot be equalled.

[@frozentesla7771]

Fr you just gotta enjoy and burn it into ur eyes and ears

[@swiftlemur7853]

Just an average 80’s concert, it was really rare to have that kinda stuff then

[@yankeetown3739]

But wait, there’s no auto tune? How is this possible?

[@zero-x-music]

No auto-pitch. No computers. Talent that is so overwhelming it makes atheists believe there is a god after all.

[@ionutcalacian00]

dead for 30 years, he still gives you chills down your spine.

[@justanuser6657]

Body is aching all the time

[@stevet9579]

Definitely

[@marthalisk303]

Greatest front man EVER! Mercy I miss him!

[@stefb8473]

Yes his also a legend now and also Bryan and roger to

[@richardlau2447]

And missing him. Makes me cry again today. How about that?

[@potatoking800]

Queen is one band where I think the live recordings sound better than the studio recordings

[@chewymew]

Yeah almost always, Somebody to Love was almost always better live

[@ppvd4692]

I think Dire Straits and Pink Floyd are in that same category. Does it matter? Not really - just play whichever version you love most

[@kewrock]

​@ppvd4692 The Who were definitely in that category. Late 60s - early 70s. Now whit the internet, we can see so many of their old shows.Their live shows totally overshadow their studio output.

[@zachjohnson637]

Nah. Some live versions are better, but nothing beat Queen’s studio production.

[@way2biggofficial611]

The way Freddie says: "HAMMER TO FAAAALL!!!" at the start of the song is so full of energy! LEGEND!

[@DrKennyMonrose]

Just shush keddddd

[@piscesempress1978]

@@DrKennyMonrose why? they are right!!

[@zubinix]

That's the Parsi in him coming out.

[@kyjames3151]

Heyyy heyy heyyyy heyyyy hammer too faaaaallll

[@TomislavDragic]

To bad why i'm not born deceny before

[@yroman11]

In my opinion he's the greatest live performer in history of music

[@stuzo666]

Abs so fukin lutely.... the greatest by a mile

[@silentcomic05]

no question about it!!! i wish i was alive in the 70s to see him perform

[@davidgamboa918]

I'm a old man so I've seen a lot of great bands. I'd argue with you about Freddie being the greatest, but it would be a very weak argument. Rock on !

[@luckazemlova4772]

Darling that's not opinion. That's fact!

[@ryancevans1984]

Without a doubt. He wasnt even trained. A natural talent.

[@TheAustinWoolShow]

To all future generations, this was a Rockstar.

[@mercury1949]

This was a legend

[@angrydoodle8919]

He still is a rockstar and a legend he’s dead but it’s still the same amazing person

[@nesimusic]

A LEGEND!!!! ALL OF THEM!!! THEY WERE A MAGICAL UNIT TOGETHER!!!!!!!!!!

[@miss_girl6978]

Is**

[@GeraldoGuitarrinha]

He was THE rockstar

[@Theprophet3928]

38 years ago today, the most charismatic performance ever.

[@smill1985]

Indeed, my friend! Today, on July 13, 1985, it all went down. 😀

[@nheryljohncanlapan5597]

2024 anyone?

[@RichardMontgomeryYT]

no

[@sisselhansen3915]

Yes, dear!

[@MsLighthorse]

Yes!

[@floofyinnit7751]

YES AND I DONT REGRET IT-

[@mrkosmrko8847]

Eeeeoh

[@leonardoramirez3756]

Those 4 are the perfect rock group. Freddie: charisma Brian: elegance Roger: pretty boy Deacky: THE F*CKING DANCING QUEEN

[@_rogertaylors_car]

true

[@AidanHeil]

Brian was the brains

[@mercedescostalcarreiro8212]

Magnifico

[@luckyfargo2751]

Good ol disco deaky

[@officialmasthorr9594]

deacky chillin' dance outtanowhere lmao

[@dadogavaz9467]

To every kid in the world: Pay attention, this is what Rock Gods look like.

[@Cienfuegos.]

Cringe

[@lewiskennedy7476]

@@Cienfuegos. True 👅

[@lewiskennedy7476]

True 👍👅

[@cristovaojesus2199]

YEAH!!! Rock’n’roll 🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁

[@NirmalSingh-cs3qk]

Excatly

[@shawnlombard7350]

There isn't a word in any language to describe how great Freddie Mercury was and still is. Only his body died. He's still singing for us every minute.

[@jadorefm532]

On that day in 1985 Freddie held a total of 1,5,000,000,000 billion people in the palm of his hand Thirty four years later and he's holding the rest of us in the palm of his other *...*

[@hankkirby5386]

1,5,000,000,000 billion?

[@mohamedmimonmohamed255]

And of spain

[@lesliechristie7036]

Cannot get enuf of it! Had a party for the original. So GLAD it's getting the attention it deserves. Band is still phenomenal!! Will always miss Freddie. Love his voice.

[@user-gb6ky3vj3g]

No 1 500 000 000 people watch Live Aid in all countries

[@resireg]

@@user-gb6ky3vj3g maybe it is if you assume that everybody in China, India, Africa stopped they chores or sleep to watch it

[@michaelmerck4002]

Here we are in 2022 and still noone comes even close to the way Freddie could engage a crowd.

[@adj6957]

You are 1000000% correct

[@lea-anne9133]

100% true

[@ryancevans1984]

Totally agree.

[@websta40]

True said

[@genilsonfernandes5274]

@@ryancevans1984 yes yes

[@Keston1302]

Freddie Mercury deserves to be called one of the greatest voices of all time

[@frostbite2093]

The best*

[@telboy1965]

Absolutely the best voice ever 🤟

[@pantelisdalezios811]

Lol no one denied he is one of the best. However I will point out he is THE best in Rock and Pop.

[@hughsouthcott7880]

Aperntly hes the 2nd best this girls the best singer, its really wierd hes like the best of all time

[@Wirralspotter]

He is*

[@acceptancesetsyoufree5685]

Nobody can ever perform again like this man! The biggest and best showman ever!

[@suede7799]

really forever and ever

[@Cupra317hp]

Point Bro. Absolutely

[@tyn83]

I'm agree. Unbelievable

[@mikeflizzy411]

@@suede7799 8

[@anttilehto4985]

Can say that One and Only, the most singers is numb and mediocre performers.

[@highlander72b69]

It’s still a fact that the world will NEVER find a Freddie replacement.....and I guarantee this video will still be viewed on its 50th anniversary in 2035.......

[@andreaelaineomeroglu9331]

Best act of live aid, no one else could beat Freddie

[@MrBamcito]

Roger Taylor backvocals is epic.

[@DannyBoi2112]

Carlin yeah i think he is a very underated backing vocalists

[@gillandky]

I'm in..

[@psalmtone2008]

Ask Don Henley! Obsessive practice!

[@jackyjaimedommagepartietro5506]

J.adore

[@oscaraddison8040]

And Brian's

[@waynenergy]

I feel that Brian May is so damn good. He play live is almost exactly the same as how he played in his album. You hardly see other guitarist do it like him. He is so under rated. He should be considered as one of the best Guitarist.

[@carloheskia5157]

He indeed one of the best guitarist of all time just doesn't get recognition enough

[@vivianwar2271]

No doubt about that👍👍🌹

[@vivianwar2271]

@@carloheskia5157 he is one of the best song writers too: we will rock you, tie your mother down, show must go on, I want it all, who want to live forever, etc

[@valeriefernandez6736]

"The legendary Queen guitarist, Brian May, has been named the greatest rock guitarist of all time, voted by the readers of Total Guitar magazine. The magazine shortlisted 170 guitarists that was split into six categories - classic rock, blues, heavy metal, shred, indie/alternative and 'best right now'."

[@lynxone9434]

@@valeriefernandez6736 well deserved!

[@DH-ij9pe]

Man had a billion people in the palm of his hand. There will never be another like him.

[@llekym65]

April 2023....could watch it forever....still sends shivers...what a performance 👍👏

[@kevingohdcantgo12-09]

That camera man Freddie messed with That made his life right there

[@libyangamer3698]

You can find his son or daughter comment in other video for the same live

[@kevingohdcantgo12-09]

@@libyangamer3698 I forgot about this comment

[@shockwave2008]

@@libyangamer3698 Link link please.

[@knucklehead2889]

@@shockwave2008 Radio gaga live aid

[@shockwave2008]

@@knucklehead2889 Oh yeah, thanks. I actually found it out by myself lol.

[@josec5047]

Best concert in the last century and probably years to come

[@charlieben3354]

Can't beat the amount of spectacular people that showed up

[@sin2k]

Look at crowd front

[@Johnny-tg9kn]

Jose C nope listen to any late 1979 queen show for example Newcastle (2nd night) he hit the rock section C5 (dieeeeeEEEE)

[@iwillbuycocainefromyou]

Monsters of Rock Moscow 1991, especially Creeping Death - Metallica, I suggest watching all 7 minutes (Final year of USSR, 1.6 million Russians on an airfield)

[@charlesmitchell5829]

What about roger waters the wall tour

[@deborapignotti7760]

My 5-year-old daughter sings with me eeeeeeooooooo every morning while I bring her to school!!!! ❤❤❤

[@johnwalton3743]

Freddie's voice was the magic ingredient

[@Chronohome]

Shoutout to the cameraman and his assistant at 1:34 . Those 80's TV cameras were HEAVY, and they have big fat cords running out the back. Freddie Mercury, almost certainly improvising, gets right up to the camera lens and starts running around them, and they don't miss a frame. You can see the assistant untangling the video and mic cords at the end, not skipping a beat. Freddie grins and gestures at them as if to say "Did you see that? These guys are awesome!" You can't wright this sh*t.

[@sandraelisaruggini7393]

Awesome! 😂 thank you for pointing that out!

[@michaelgaryscott2113]

*write

[@jaxsonholman2292]

I bet he put that on his resume😂

[@new_levi]

I never noticed the end gestures! Ok now i love those and i will never miss them ever again 🖤

[@TV-FilmCameramanUK]

they still are heavy, the cameraman was ole Bob Wilson

[@2charliep]

Brian’s solo never gets old, still raises the hairs on my neck.

[@marykrd456]

you have hair on your neck??? just like Freddie himself

[@ploppyjr2373]

2charliep so sad that his standards went down so far and that he doesn’t have any pride left.

[@rodger3352]

Same

[@ggfhszulc5911]

@2charliep and a smile on your face:)

[@NicoleCzarnecki]

He wrote this song, too.

[@britney901]

If I ever get the chance to travel through time, I'm going back to watch this.

[@showa1974]

I would go back in 70's to warn a young Freddie about a yet to be discoverd desease.... and tell him to be CAREFUL T_T

[@molly284]

Who else is watching this during quarantine? 😊

[@pierrerolin6207]

Me in France... quarantaine for 6 weeks...

[@browndog9402]

YEA NOT a lot to do inside except watch awesome music, right.

[@erickrahi9765]

@@pierrerolin6207 here in canada (Ontario) we don't know how long we r gonna be in for

[@am7x170]

Me from India

[@barbtullos3909]

Me me !!! I've watched the live aid preformance at least 20 times. Love it.. nothing like Queen !!!!

[@fegonzalezm]

Best singers of History : 1. Freddie Mercury 2. Farrokh Bulsara 3. Mr. Fahrenheit 4. Mr Mercury 5. The Invisible man 6. A poor boy 7. A banana tree 8. Musical prostitute 9. Skinny lad 10. The great pretender 11. Mr bad guy 12. A s*x machine 13. Lady Godiva 14. Lady Mercy 15. Frederick Mercurius the First

[@valentinpereslacarra3842]

Soo Farrokh

[@SamCar-lz6be]

16- Freddie Putas Mercury

[@luigicantu2871]

6b-A poor boy from a poor family

[@ilariagramigni1489]

1....

[@bendeguzsandor4321]

Absolutly Man youre a 100% right

[@jameswahnee-vn5nt]

He truly was the best front man of all time. Sure do miss him.

[@gerysphotos3519]

2023 anyone? 🙂

[@schnepa7532]

Yes! 🎸😉

[@ljiljanabarjaktarevic5746]

Me,always ❤🔥🤘

[@johnthebeau5908]

Yes I’m here🙃

[@Scrap_rides]

Always

[@davidaugusto6559]

Yo!👊

[@jelly4129]

It takes an amazing performer to be able to get a crowd going without any fancy backgrounds or special effects just a microphone and a larger than life stage presence

[@heisenberg879]

Every time I hear the “Alright! ... ALRIIIGHT!!!” I get chills and a big smile across my face 😆🤘

[@adelinamitrofan8688]

Same here...

[@heisenberg879]

@@adelinamitrofan8688 I truly believe those were the greatest 22 minutes in all of history. The whole world coming together to watch a legend belt his heart out with rock music 🤘 long live rock 🔥

[@ghosty3034]

heisenburger

[@heisenberg879]

@@ghosty3034 stay out of my video

[@ghosty3034]

@@heisenberg879 ok heisenburger

[@yeetmcyeetalot5979]

Can we take a minute to appreciate Brian’s titles: dr. Brian may rock legend, animal lover, astrophysicist

[@TheaterPup]

@@gaylecloyd2088 Roger biology degree

[@X_mano]

ASStrophysicist......

[@jacobworrell2466]

I give 3 moments

[@Sangster972]

Even just being friends with Freddie lol

[@biscour-hf9ig]

2024,anyone?

[@user-tg9eg2rj7c]

Always!! 🙌🏻

[@faraanchowdhry406]

Ayyyy Yo

[@harrymancingtraveling]

yes

[@lamhmohs4623]

2024... And forever

[@jotes3220]

2024 ! Poland 👍

[@mb-vo5cn]

Electrifying performance from the greatest showman ever in music history R.I.P

[@annaknittel214]

2024 anyone? Queen was the show!❤

[@rybik66]

I listen to Queen every day

[@annaknittel214]

@@rybik66 I was young and did not understand his music. I am older now and appreciate his music!

[@sfgiantpoet]

no it was collins who played teh same show on two separate concerrts. flew to rfk stdiumand this place in teh same day

[@Angelina-ny6tm]

The fact that 2 billion ppl were watching this worldwide at that time was almost half of the world population in 1985 already amazes me, but imagine the 1.9 B of ppl doing the ay-oh at home along with him, that would be spectacular! So, what can I say, Freddie is indeed a legend in the music industry

[@Hartge210]

36 years ago today, still the best live performance I've seen

[@thannie_cooper0077]

bueee, no contes plata frente a un pobre

[@daniforsaken]

Freddie's voice is pure perfection this is the best music event in all time.

[@johnwalton3743]

Since Freddie Mercury died there as never been anyone like him since he was the greatest

[@monsieurlechevalier]

It’s perfection. Rhythmically and musically, this is perfection.

[@jameswahnee435]

Well put Mr. Watkins. Never get tired of hearing words from an educated man.

[@iamclydieCS]

@@jameswahnee435 ahahaha

[@tomheslington2993]

He went slightly off key a few times, good but not perfection

[@qm9582]

This is real live from an Great band with unique musicians, Freddie and the boys did a perfect concert, it had everything act, power, melody, humor, dynamics etc.

[@gabrieltaieb6164]

@@tomheslington2993 Ok computer

[@detonatorytoppy7416]

This man stole the Live Aid

[@donnanaples5214]

He stole many hearts too! So loved this band! RIP Darling you are sadly missed!

[@russlupky3505]

Got the AID part right...

[@soony1319]

@@russlupky3505 god damn it

[@hughsouthcott7880]

just like you stole the comment Just KIDding

[@owenraymond5243]

Men

[@jack_22]

The best frontman of any band there will ever be.

[@monicadiaz481]

Inolvidable te amo Mónica de argentina

[@hibikikyu]

2:45 Even when he is not currently singing or playing an instrument, Freddie himself is always a living instrument. Pure love for music. Phenomenal.

[@johanna1957]

i wish all the members in Queen could understand what they all gave us. I am 64 years old and I still find Queen being The band for me. Thank you Queen, with love

[@ivoneppm5380]

Paixao que música

[@Chebab-Chebab]

I'm sorry. I took your 69th like from you.

[@lynnlorenz5548]

Me too!! They are wonderful ❤️💛

[@hoewjune1878]

I think I understand a little bit.... My mother (1942 born) was offering me a lot of Queen (Bowie too,- eg) and so on....in the 1990s. ....Idk... When I see these Live performances I always ask myself what it would be like..... Its a sad thought....sorry ;)

[@lucyinthesky4682]

Queen is just a part of life for me. My mom was obsessed with Queen and I was born in 78, so I grew up with all the greats at the time. In the 90s my best friend was gay so lots of gay clubs in NYC and Queen was always played. The words just ring so true for many of us. Bohemian Rhapsody is often the parody song but no truer words spoken for some. Especially Freddie for his sadness in life and early death. Just an amazing man.

[@RealPhilGames]

1:34 gotta love Freddie messing with the on stage camera man

[@ruthtanner7633]

Yea he was great

[@hox42]

I also think he also apologized to him for doing that lmao

[@nikoletaslavova1826]

Freddie is the best singer 👑👑👑 🤘🤘🤘 Queen 👑👑👑

[@VWjussi]

Freddie is too special, it’s weird

[@beigefig]

Noo... The camera man sticked the camera to his face. You can see Freddie pointing to him looking annoyed.

[@kyjames3151]

Best ever live performance ever !!👌👌👌👏👏👏👏👏

[@scorpioguyto2]

John Deacon’s bass deserves so much more credit.

[@bradwallace6222]

THE WORLD LOST ONE HELL OF A LOT WHEN FREEDY PASSED ON. A TRUE SHOW MAN, A TRUE TALENT. RIP.

[@vincentbrannelly8786]

OWNED THE CROWD .

[@goukenslay7555]

He was one of kind like many artists are, but he was the complete package with queen when it came to entertaining the crowd.

[@calsonis]

I do share the love. What a legend.

[@paulputnam8211]

I watched the entire concert back in '85 & thought this was awesome then. I'm now nearly 70 & I've just cranked the volume up to 11 & opened all the windows ! One of the great rock performances of the period & in these strange times (2021) just what is needed to lift us out of the present !

[@doserdiesel]

Paul Queen is 1 of the best bands of all time I am 40 I love all music. Freddie's Voice over the Live Aid was just Magical, amd will never happen again!

[@soupy2jz893]

I’m 16 and just discovered Queen. This is the best music I’ve ever heard. Wayyy better than most music today. Such a shame I couldn’t have been around to see them live

[@doserdiesel]

@@soupy2jz893 I am 41 and missed it. Would of loved to been there. If you are into Blues check out Stevie Ray Vaughn. You won't be disappointed.

[@sarahcurrie5017]

Freddie got me through lockdown

[@fmqmercury8762]

Freddie Mercury :Like Brian May :Like Roger Taylor :Like John Deacon:Like QUEEN FOREVER!!!!!

[@asf594]

Yesssss freddie inmortal!!!!

[@TheFaustianAlchemist]

@Kuya Nigward its true though

[@unusualjmd4523]

@@asf594 he's already dead

[@laudino2119]

Yes💋💋💋💋💋

[@tatjanakillercookie4099]

❤

[@charlottecorday8494]

The absolute respect Freddie had for his audiences is my favourite thing about him. He made EVERYONE feel so loved and special, it makes me teary eyed just watching this.

[@tracycase4520]

One moment in time. The 80's were special.

[@SSQMinky]

Well, Freddie held that “Ay-oh” for 5 seconds long.

[@koala7258]

1986 version he held it for 9.2 seconds

[@MnMs93]

@@koala7258 this set had so much energy though.

[@mtthwskdmr2]

@@koala7258 As far as I'm aware, though, the not he held in 86 wasn't as high as it was here. This is one of the highest notes he's held for that long during the Ay-Oh section.

[@kacperkubis4499]

Mi k j

[@pricepittsburgh]

Thought maybe he was yelling A-Hole

[@jeanpaultoralesmadrid6808]

1946: a Queen is born 1970: the Queen is crowned 1991: the Queen dies 2022: the Queen still reigns supreme

[@stevenbradburncomedy]

Sadly the 2022 line didn't age well.

[@Theprophet3928]

​@@stevenbradburncomedylmao

[@liamjones8763]

We will never see another like him again

[@cygnus-studios]

Freddie's stage presence and command of a crowd are unmatched all the way up to today. Absolutely jaw dropping...

[@DrKennyMonrose]

not to be that guy but u carnt spill lmaoo its freddie not freddy

[@cygnus-studios]

Honest mistake, noted and corrected. "u carnt spill" If anyone can't spell very well, I'm afraid it's you my friend.

[@lynseycstormster4689]

Fred had the charisma of a million men and a talent unlike any other human that's ever walked this earth. No one like him before or since. The only man whose vocals can either blow the roof off with the sheer power or make me cry with the beauty and emotion. A funny, kind and immensely talented man, his loss still makes me cry to this day. The world will always love and miss you Freddie. ❤👑❤

[@vincentpadovano7855]

Well said my friend..

[@KvvngLucas]

Elvis-am I joke to you ( but seriously well said though I couldnt agree with you more)

[@michaelthomas3414]

Freddie w ill never be replaced by anyone !

[@lesleymiranda2350]

agreed...so so missed...Freddie the genius!

[@Motown-1966]

💁🏾‍♀️ This is my favorite rendition of "Hammer to Fall!" It's so fast paced and full of energy with Freddie's full grunts just takes it over the top for me 🤙🏾!

[@NickiTwix]

Motown 1966 yeah this is the only version I listen to, I prefer it faster paced and him belting it out lol

[@VWjussi]

Yep

[@ataritheavali6639]

And the way the red special roars is the best

[@SitiHajar-nf4qz]

no one can perform like Freddie. greatest performer of all time ❤

[@CoolDaysEnd]

I would have to put Elvis right up there with him.

[@ClassicRock-1]

The level of respect this man shows to his audience cannot be found in today's society. This legend will never be forgotten.

[@codystorrin4501]

The craziest part is that Freddie had Laryngitis during this concert and he still blew it out the water🤯🤯

[@ramonparedes9401]

Www babosas que se

[@leemutart]

The musical equivalent of the Michael Jordan flu game.

[@FleetwoodCat]

I Had Aids Too Tho But Ok....

[@commenterjosh2428]

@@FleetwoodCat that was actually two years later, the movie got it wrong

[@tyrawr4394]

@@commenterjosh2428 But, he did have HIV, HIV takes approximately 10 years to develop into AIDS.

[@Borissinga]

SING ALONG! Here we stand or here we fall History won't care at all Make the bed, light the light Lady Mercy won't be home tonight You don't waste no time at all Don't hear the bell but you answer the call It comes to you as to us all Yeah, we're just waiting for the hammer to fall, yeah Oh every night, and every day A little piece of you is falling away But lift your face the Western way Build your muscles as your body decays, yeah Tow the line and play their game Yeah, let the anesthetic cover it all 'Til one day they call your name You know it's time for the hammer to fall Rich or poor or famous For your truth it's all the same (Oh no, oh no) Oh, lock your door but rain is pouring Through your window pane (Oh no) Hey yeah, baby, now your struggle's all in vain, yeah For who grew up tall and proud In the shadow of the Mushroom Cloud Convinced our voices can't be heard We just wanna scream it louder and louder and louder What the hell are we fighting for? Ah, just surrender and it won't hurt at all You just got time to say your prayers Yeah, while you're waiting for the hammer to, hammer to fall Waiting for the hammer to fall!

[@fedupwelsh7211]

Prashant Shrestha nice to have it there though.

[@tokunagaster]

A ri ga to u

[@UnsortedSeeds]

Dankeschön!

[@freddymthelegend7502]

He will forever be my favorite singer

[@itsmeyohan877]

1985 is Queen’s prime year when it comes to live performances. Queen in live aid was just the best live performance of all time. Most of the people didn’t even watch the live aid in Philadelphia because the one in Wembley is just breathtaking.

[@Ali74]

An iconic performance in what was an iconic stadium. Should never have torn it down.

[@elliottg.1954]

Ah yes they destroyed Wembley as well. That's what they call 'progress', a bit like the Dome ... ego and big profits ☺

[@piscesempress1978]

I agree!!!

[@flora3177]

Freddie was the music himself. Freddy didn't need decorations, he didn't need any technical machines, Freddie focused only on the music and the joy of the people. He was a huge talent and an excellent great man!

[@martinobergamo8737]

Testo in italiano per favore

[@clubedanarrativa5603]

Actually, Queen was very glamorous on their solo shows' decoration. They demanded a bunch of lightning and machines to keep the stage energized.

[@flora3177]

@@clubedanarrativa5603 Freddie Mercury was much more than a rock star. He was a huge talent. All of Queen's music features Freddie's talent and hard work! Freddie Mercury was Queen's heart, engine and he was the glue. Unforgettable, irreplaceable. Freddie was the music itself.

[@clubedanarrativa5603]

@@flora3177 Not all of Queen's music was Freddie's work. It was a band. They were all important to their sucess. "I'm not the leader of Queen, i'm just the lead singer"

[@videowatcher4006]

2024? There will only ever be one Freddie Mercury. We love you

[@ArohaSuomi]

God how I love them.

[@ysayu5800]

They stole the show!!! #LiveAid1985 ❤️❤️❤️👑👑👑

[@koala7258]

How do you mind shutting up

[@raghadb2044]

they owned*

[@raghadb2044]

@Sawtooth Survival who came after Queen ?

[@Kuromitsu7]

They didn't steal it they owned it

[@pathaddadlafreniere3073]

@@raghadb2044 David Bowie

[@kabirnanda2890]

This guy was dying . But still lived everyday like it’s a new beginning. What an inspiration !

[@laynesullivan229]

Kabir Nanda you’re kind of correct. He had a cold and was advised to not sing. He tested HIV positive in April of 1987.

[@ferd1572]

He wasn't actually dying right there man. He got the diagnosis in 87 not 85 like the movie tells you

[@Searching4CB]

Not really uncommon in rock and metal.

[@andrewapurcell]

@@ferd1572 the average span of HIV/AIDS is about ten years, he could of been living with symptoms for years before he actually got tested. So they were most likely correct.

[@JustChllin]

Layne Sullivan he had a throat infection. He had a cold in Wembley ‘86

[@jah0524]

2000 years from now, people will still be able to marvel over the voice of Freddy Mercury and the music of Queen.

[@bbenjoe]

What if there were time travellers in the crowd, coming to see this live? :D

[@guillepankeke2844]

I feel like only Queen can sing a song like this live.

[@JohnnyLaps]

Totally agree

[@neonprince3548]

Nobody gives a shit which year you are watching, this stuff is timeless. Just appreciate what never will be again.

[@marcb767]

35 years later this has proven itself to be the greatest Rock Pop performance of all time! Pure genius.... As the commentators said at the time, They (Queen) stole the show and made history!

[@mikaparedes1128]

FREAKIN BEST VERSION OF HAMMER TO FALL I SWEAR OCT 2023 STILL LISTENING TO THIS!!! LONG LIVE LEGENDARY FREDDIE I MISS QUEEN SO MUCH

[@iamblackjebus]

Yet another year and nothing can come close to the raw talent of Queen.

[@janiquevaillot8554]

When Freddie ruled the world at Live Aid ! May be the greatest show ever in 1985. QUEEN forever and ever!

[@Colt2OO2]

Freddie was literally the epitome of a frontman. No matter what he did, he always had the crowd in the palm of his hands as shown at the start.

[@toot1st105]

Right up there with David Lee Roth for me

[@elsariffo413]

Mi hijo ama queen y tiene 7 años, el papá de pequeño le coloco las canciones, ahora se duerme escuchando a queen todas las noches. ❤

[@jadenashana1644]

The greatest Singer and Performer the World has ever seen. The Moment he enters the Stage, the Audiance was his. As long as the world turns, his voice will be heard and his music enjoyed.

[@peyn6471]

Brian May be like: 60% - Legs 15 % - Guitar 10% - Torso 15% - Hair

[@littlenes6317]

Lmao 😅

[@jackmaja6052]

"60 percent legs" he does have some serious legs 😮

[@littlenes6317]

@@jackmaja6052 lmao

[@engleberteverything421]

Fair assessment there.

[@asf594]

@@littlenes6317 hello

[@francescapatti2934]

When it's 2020 and people are still watching this and smiling and singing and crying! I wasnt even a thought in my parents mind when Freddie passed away and still I grew up listening to Queen!

[@patvillarreal1236]

Freddie Mercury was one of a kind

[@katarzynafrasca5137]

Me too. :)

[@LetsBeSuperFriends]

I was born 4 months after this. Been watching it on every anniversary for many, many years now. And I cry and get goosebumps every single time.

[@eminemdrehybrid]

Never be beat never be equalled ... The legend that is Freddie Mercury . We miss u

[@amandashare1281]

If you look up the word "showman" in the dictionary there is a picture of Freddie Mercury, amazing band ! How can anyone so full of life die so tragically?!

[@patrickk.6295]

I was 7 years old. My mom sat us down to watch some of this amazing concert and I still remember when Queen took the stage shortly after lunchtime Wisconsin time and their 22-23 minutes to this day remains the greatest live performance by a rock band ever. I've met a few others who are older and seen Queen in the 70's and each one of the unanimously agree that Queen was the best rock concert they ever seen and that the band was flawless. Queen is the one band outside of The Beatles that I would want to see above any other in their prime. Actually I would probably put Queen on top of the list. Even almost 30 years later this performance is untouchable and perfect. Freddie was in his element at the top of his game and the band were right in line firing on all cylinders. What a band what a fricking band!!!!

[@davidnclearlaketx]

I saw them in the mid to late seventies and it was the best concert ever!!! Only thing that came even close was Prince and Aerosmith.

[@patrickk.6295]

@@davidnclearlaketx omfg im so jealous. You grew up during the best era for rock n roll both studio album wise and seeing this awesome bands live. My uncle and dad both seen Queen three times back then and they said Queen toured a lot since they came over on almost every album release. I just got done reading a book about the Ozzy tour where he took out a young Van Halen as openers and said by mid tour the crowd was already full at the venue to see Van Halen. Man i can listen to people's stories about seeing these great classic rock bands live all day. I mean I had the hair bands grow up and was old enough to see grunge bands and the resurgence of punk in the 90's, but I'll always say that if i can be reborn at any point in time; it would have to be like the early 1950's so im old enough to see The Beatles and Stones on Sullivan then old enough to attend those great 70's shows with Queen, Zeppelin, Who, Aerosmith (i love Aerosmith btw), The Guess Who, Skynard and dozens of others. Man you sure lived through the best era of rock n roll both studio and live wise if you ask me. I would say it lies between 1972-1983 would be the best era

[@piscesempress1978]

Same here! I was 7 and mesmorized!

[@gregorybathurst7171]

Queen got top billing so they got the prime spot 8.30 pm look around it was getting dark ..

[@Pablo668]

For what it’s worth, I saw a documentary where Brian described the Beatles work as the bible when composing their music.

[@sgt5614]

Possibly one of the greatest live performances ever. His command of the stage and audience is amazing. The only other person I have ever seen command a stage like that and have the theatrics and voice to match is Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickenson.

[@tamarahagenbeek]

Ofcourse it was a big performances on the mass by crisis actors

[@stmaximus3360]

his vocal was better in early 80s

[@maksphoto78]

Ditto on Bruce. But also Andi Deris of "Helloween" if you like power metal.

[@tomekkruk6147]

Not possibly! It is the greatest live performance to this day! And i doubt it'll be matched in a forseable future.

[@martina-dd6vb]

Possibly? lol

[@fortnightbattle1029]

The greatest showman on the planet and singer there will never be another Freddie Mercury

[@hriatafanai1686]

Of all the greatest bands all we know about Live Aid 85 is Queen

[@skithewhitestuff]

That is one of the most amazing moments in music history.